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Description

The old wooden bridge over the Manawatu River was replaced by a concrete structure costing $500,000, opened in December 1969. In latter years of the old bridge's use, heavy traffic was restricted by weight limitations . The photograph is taken from the eastern side of the river looking towards Ashhurst. Palmerston North Boy Scouts are selling commemorative certificates to motorists to raise funds for a new hall.

Identification

Object type

Image

Date

December 13, 1969

Digitisation ID

2007N_Ash6_ASH_0754

Held In

Coolstore